by jessekahn | Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Language and labels can be incredibly meaningful. In a lot of my work I find people often resisting labels, defending labels, finding connection in labels and finding meaning. While sometimes harmful and limiting, labels can also be connecting and liberating. They can...
by jessekahn | Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many of the individuals and couples I work with often don’t feel comfortable or “experienced enough” in talking about what they like, don’t like, and what they can even consider when it comes to sex and desire. Here is a great resources from...
by jessekahn | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
In this TED talk, Dr. Ross explains how in fact time may not heal all wounds, but that childhood trauma, especially chronic exposure, has lasting impacts on our health, our brains and therefore our choices, relationships and lives. In my work with individuals that...
by jessekahn | Aug 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
In May 2016, the NY Times published an article called “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person.” When I read this I thought “yes!!” Essentially the article explains why in therapy we explore your original relationships with your caretakers and...
by jessekahn | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
In my work with parents, I often find a theme of confusion on how to respond to their upset child. I also see a theme of dichotomous thinking where you’re either comforting, over-reassuring and overprotective OR you’re non-responsive and aloof. However,...